CORVALLIS -- Oregon State coach Mike Riley knows well the type of “electric,” intimidating environment that is often present at Bronco Stadium in Boise, so in order to prepare for the No. 24 Beavers for their game against No. 3 Boise State this weekend, Riley has gone with an unconventional approach.

He’s painted the Beavers’ practice field blue.

Riley himself wasn’t out with spray paint on Monday morning but a handful of Oregon State workers were, and by 3 p.m. in the afternoon, the Beavers had their own version of “Smurf Turf.”

The project -- which took an estimated 440 gallons of paint -- was paid for by an anonymous donor, and provides an interesting solution to the issue of Friday’s walk-through. Because OSU couldn’t get the plane to Boise early enough to avoid high school games that are being played Friday night in Bronco Stadium, OSU won’t be able to do a walk-through.

“It’s a problem,” Riley said.

But Boise State coach Chris Petersen doesn’t think the lack of time of the field will hurt OSU.

“At that point they’ve put all their stuff in,” Petersen said. “Sometimes it’s helpful to see the stadium, but they’ve already imported the blue turf over there so they’re good to go.”

GameDay extra: Riley and Petersen both said they haven’t been asked to do any extra media stuff for ESPN College Gameday so far, but that there’s a chance it could happen. It would be more of a burden for Boise State players because they’ve already started school; classes at OSU don’t start until next week.

It is the first time ESPN College GameDay is visiting Bronco Stadium, where Boise State is a jaw-dropping 71-2 since 1999.

“That’s a decade of dominance right there,” Riley said.

Petersen said the BSU fans love playing Pacific-10 teams and gives the crowd credit for the Broncos’ success the last 10 years.

“We’ve got great fans here,” Petersen said. “They’re very passionate and loud and our kids love playing in front of them. It’s a big deal for fans to have Pac-10 teams come visit.”

Asked about his reaction to James Madison beating Virginia Tech, which many believe will seriously hurt the Broncos’ chances of playing for the national championship even if they go undefeated, Petersen said he used it as a teaching tool.

“I couldn’t wait to get with our team and say, ‘See? Anybody can beat anybody,’” Petersen said. “It’s good when you can learn from somebody else instead of maybe going through it yourself.”

Rodgers brothers strike again: Just like any opposing coach getting ready to play Oregon State, Petersen fielded questions about James and Jacquizz Rodgers on Monday, describing the duo as “a tremendous 1-2 punch.”

“It seems like people start to talk about one of them and then you put the tape in and the other guy is doing something,” Petersen said.

Though attention and talk are usually focused on Jacquizz, James Rodgers is currently leading the nation in all-purpose yards with a 226.5 average per game. Petersen said he recognizes the importance of stopping James and not just thinking about his little brother.

“He’s an excellent receiver and … a tremendous weapon with the ball in his hands,” Petersen said.

On Jacquizz, Petersen said: “I think he probably has the best agility of any back that I’ve seen. This guy can start and stop on a dime like nobody.